Sirloin Steak Tips

Sirloin steak tips is a mouthwatering, umami-packed dish. With the irresistibly tangy flavor of Dijon mustard combined with mushrooms, garlic and tender chunks of succulent sirloin steaks served over noodles, this is an old-school dish for all seasons.

Serve steak tips as a hearty weeknight dinner that doubles as a crowd-pleasing hit for the holidays or any time you’re entertaining and need potluck recipes. You can even whip it up a day or so in advance—make the noodles just before serving.

Ingredients for Sirloin Steak Tips

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• Beef: Top sirloin steak is a versatile cut of meat that’s phenomenal when grilling steak and perfect for everything from steak bites to skewers. It’s lean with bold, beefy flavor that pairs seamlessly with the other ingredients in this dish.
• Butter and oil: Combining oil and butter is a neat little trick that infuses your food with double the flavor. Salted butter is my weapon of choice. I prefer extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil for all my cooking, but use your go-to cooking oil.
• Mushrooms: White button or cremini are two types of mushrooms that are fantastic with all things steak. Fun fact: They’re the same mushroom, just picked at different stages of maturity.
• Garlic: Most savory recipes are enhanced by garlic. This allium adds a piquant bite. Garlic lovers, feel free to add a few extra cloves to the dish. I certainly do!
• Beef broth: The broth makes a flavorful foundation for your sauce. Regular or reduced sodium, homemade broth or store-bought, they’ll all go great in this recipe.
• White wine vinegar: Adding a tanginess to the dish, white wine vinegar also has meat tenderizing powers that will make the sirloin steak tips melt in your mouth. Swap white wine vinegar for red wine, balsamic or cider vinegar.
• Soy sauce: Beef and soy sauce are such a delicious savory combo, the flavors in each enhance the other. Reduced sodium soy sauce gives your dish all the flavor without as much salt.
• Dijon mustard: Tangy, bitter and a little sweet, Dijon adds layers of flavor to sirloin steak tips. Classic yellow, wholegrain and spicy brown mustard are good alternatives when that jar of Dijon is woefully empty.
• Cornstarch: No one wants a runny sauce. Adding cornstarch to the mix is the easiest way to avoid watery disappointment. Flour or arrowroot powder are excellent substitutes if you’re fresh out of cornstarch.
• Heavy whipping cream: A splash of cream gives the steak tips a luxurious richness while thickening the sauce. It also adds a subtle hint of sweetness to counterbalance the tangy, savory elements of the dish.
• Noodles: Wide egg noodles are the typical noodle of choice with sirloin steak tips, but any medium-size robust pasta works here.

Directions

Step 1: Brown the beef and mushrooms

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Preheat your oven to 325°F. In a large skillet, melt the butter in oil over high heat. Add the beef and saute until browned. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.

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Add the mushrooms to the same skillet used for browning the beef, and saute until tender, about three minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for one minute more. Pour the mushrooms and all drippings over the beef, then cover and bake for one hour or until the beef is tender.

Step 2: Prepare the sauce

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Using the same skillet, stir in the broth, vinegar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil and cook for two minutes, then remove from the heat.

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In a small bowl, whisk the mustard, cornstarch and cream to combine.

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Stir into the broth mixture, then return the skillet to the hob. Bring to a boil and cook for two minutes, until the sauce has thickened.

Step 3: Assemble and serve

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Carefully drain the beef drippings into the broth mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thick and bubbly.

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Stir in the beef mixture, then serve over noodles and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

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Sirloin Steak Tips Variations

• Use red wine: Cream isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, and if you’re looking for a dairy-free option, swap it with a 1/2 cup of dry red wine like syrah, merlot or cabernet sauvignon.
• Use soda: Instead of cream, reach for a can of soda. Marinating or cooking beef with soda is a delicious trick across the South for making ultra-flavorful, meltingly tender meat. Try Dr. Pepper, root beer or cola.
• Add Worcestershire sauce: Always a good option to have up your sleeve, Worcestershire sauce is the secret ingredient for many a recipe. We’re talking beef recipes, casseroles, soups, marinades…few savory recipes aren’t made better with a lashing or two of Worcestershire sauce. It enhances the flavor of the meat, so it’s perfect for steak tips.
• Swap out the noodles: While heaping spoonfuls of steak tips over noodles is the classic way to serve this recipe, rice and mashed potatoes are fabulous alternatives. When you’re in the mood for a more robust meal, swap out the noodles and serve your sirloin steak tips with roasted potatoes, hash browns or fried eggs—a perfect protein-packed combo any time of day!

How to Store Sirloin Steak Tips

Let the steak cool, then pop it into an airtight container and store it in the fridge. Once refrigerated, your steak tips should last around four days. Reheat them in a skillet until completely warmed through.

Making Sirloin Steak Tips

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What can you serve with sirloin steak tips?

Salads go beautifully with steak tips. Keep it simple with a light green salad, or go for something with a touch more flair, like an Italian chopped salad, strawberry salad with poppyseed dressing or an ultra-refreshing kohlrabi, cucumber and tomato salad. Roasted veggies make a lovely side with sirloin steak tips; thyme-roasted vegetables are especially gorgeous.

How do you keep sirloin tips tender?

If you want to avoid toughness at all costs, use baking soda to tenderize the meat. Sprinkle a little baking soda over the beef, toss to coat, then pop it in the fridge for a few hours up to overnight. Give the beef a thorough rinse to wash off the baking soda, and continue with the recipe. Browning the beef over high heat and then baking it lower and slower in the oven also keeps sirloin tips tender.